X'Zauvea Gadlin OT Liberty | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
X'Zauvea Gadlin OT Liberty
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| SUB-POSITION: Multi-role OL | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 04/21/2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 5.50 seconds (10%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowl Invite: Shrine Bowl | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SUB-POSITION: Multi-role OL | |
| Last Updated: 04/21/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2024 | |
| 40 time: 5.50 seconds (10%*) | |
| Bowl Invite: Shrine Bowl | |
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| Overall Rating: | 74.2 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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71% |
| Click the links below to view how player ranks vs other prospects. | ||
| Pass Blocking: |
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72% |
| Run Blocking: |
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71% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#324
Position rank:
#68
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| College Games: 53 College Snaps: 3656 | ||
247 RATING: 76/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.3 (87%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Brandon Kipper - Oregon State |
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83% |
| T.J. Bass - Oregon |
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80% |
| Myron Cunningham - Arkansas |
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77% |
Draft Profile: Bio
X'Zauvea Gadlin from Mansfield Summit High School was rated a 2-star prospect by 247 Sports with a rating of 0.760. Following high school, Gadlin opted to join Tulsa.In 2018 as a freshman Gadlin saw action in just 2 games and played a total of 12 snaps for the Golden Hurricane. He allowed no QB hurries, no QB hits, and no sacks while playing sparingly.
As a sophomore in 2019 he played in 12 games and a total of 979 snaps. He conceded a disappointing 22 QB hurries, 10 QB hits, and 9 sacks while playing at right tackle.
In 2021 as a junior Gadlin saw action in 13 games and totaled 834 snaps. He gave up 7 QB hurries, one QB hit, and one sack while playing the majority of his snaps at left guard, and the rest at center.
After season's end Gadlin transferred to Liberty where as a senior Gadlin saw action in 12 games and played a total of 885 snaps for the Flames. He allowed 13 QB hurries, no QB hits, and 4 sacks while playing the majority of his snaps at tight tackle, and the rest at left guard.
In 2023 as a fifth year senior Gadlin saw action in 14 games and played a total of 946 snaps for the Flames. He allowed 7 QB hurries, no QB hits, and no sacks while playing at right guard.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- In the run game, Gadlin plays with a mean streak and does a nice job generating a push at the initial point of attack. Gadlin can get outside and does a decent job landing blocks in space.
- He has the powerful upper body, strong core and the grip to win at the point of attack. He does a solid job as a hand fighter. He also flashes the agility to get around and land blocks as a puller.
- Has the agility, technique, and size to contribute early in his professional career. Quick, active hands to latch on to defenders.
- At his best mauling in the run game, playing with a nasty demeanor and consistently keeping it going through the whistle.
- Gadlin has long arms that allow him to survive as a pass protector on the edge, and he typically plays with good balance.
- Consistently keeps his feet sliding while maintaining power when dealing with speed, often sending speed rushers flying past the pocket
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Has a bad habit of panicking on reach blocks, lunging, and grabbing rather than trusting his athleticism to get him in position, which could lead to frequent flags for holding.
- Raw as a pass protector, looking choppy and unnatural when moving back into his set, often playing too upright.
- Is going to appeal only to man-blocking teams who go run-heavy, and he’s not an option at left tackle.
X'Zauvea Gadlin percentiles vs other Offensive Tackles (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate X'Zauvea Gadlin (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
309.8
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
73.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.